Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/649,804

BEAM USAGE METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Priority

Oct 29, 2021 — CN 202111277512.9 +2 more

Examiner

PHAM, NHU

Art Unit

2479

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -10.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-10.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 24 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

20 granted / 24 resolved

+25.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -10% lift

Without

With

+-10.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

85.7%

+45.7% vs TC avg

§102

13.1%

-26.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 24 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 15, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

73%

With Interview (-10.0%)

3y 1m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 24 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.